Intro:
Historical background of the LGBTQ community in New York City.
Briefly explain the LGBT rights in NYC.
Place and date of the first parade and it’s consequences/results
Body paragraphs:
First:
Why is New York City a place of diversity of the LGBTQA+ Communities? (Source: Cities and Sexualities Preface xiv, xv, xvi)
Describe the StoneWall (1969) (Source: Cities and Sexualities Chapter 1,Case Study 1.3 Spatializing Gay Identities: Greenwich Village, NY.
(Any form of discrimination/harassment/homicides?
Second
How has the concept of homosexuality changed in society over time?
-Describe Heteronormativity in Society and Case Study 1.2 (Venereal Biopolitics: Sex in Seattle pg 17) of Cities and sexuality.
What did the LGBTQ community do to gain its rights?
Significant parades (dates and places) where their rights were obtained
Third
-How has the diverse Gay Pride Parades, demonstrations and organizations helped the diversity of queer politics in Urban Spaces?
(Source: Mapping Desire, Chapter 18, page 259 Tim Davis).
Pride Parade times/dates/streets/cities.
The parades influences around the world for LGBTQA+ Rights
Organizations and project by the city to protect their rights.
